WILSON Carvalho’s second-half strike consigned Poole Town to only their fourth Southern League Premier Division defeat of the season at Kettering Town.

The former Corby Town winger, described as a “nemesis” by Dolphins boss Tom Killick in the build up, struck in the 64th minute of the 1-0 setback at Latimer Park.

Poole remain eight points clear at the summit but second-placed Leamington, in FA Trophy action today, have two games in hand.

Wimborne Town suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to Shortwood United. Substitute Morgan Turner netted for the Magpies who slip to 19th in Southern South & West, three points clear of the bottom two.

In the Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division Hamworthy United lost 3-0 at home to AFC Portchester, Lymington Town played out a 3-3 thriller with Fawley, Verwood were beaten 1-0 by Newport at Potterne Park and Brockenhurst were on the end of a 3-0 reverse at Whitchurch.

Christchurch fared better in Division One, winning 2-0 at Romsey, but New Milton suffered another setback, losing 2-1 at home to Alton Town.

Ringwood progressed in the Wessex League Cup courtesy of a 2-0 triumph at AFC Stoneham.

In rugby union, Bournemouth suffered a narrow 15-14 defeat at Ivybridge with Grant Hancox missing a penalty late on.